Effect of Temperature on Cell Membranes

Attention Biology Students: Do you need information on the effect of temperature on cell membranes for your latest lab?

Step 1: Open the Scopus database from the library's Biology E-Resources page.

!!! If you are off-campus, you will need to log in with your library barcode and PIN# (the barcode is 13 digits long and can be found on your ID card, the PIN is the last 4 numbers of your student ID#) !!!

Step 2: Search with the terms: plant cell membrane fluidity temperature.

Step 3: Look through the results for helpful articles. If you see one you like, click on the title to read a summary of that article.

Step 4: Click on the PDF link to open the article. If there is no PDF full text available, click on the FIND IT  button to see if Concordia has that article in another database or in print. Our staff can help you if you have any difficulties or if you need to order an article in from another library.

Step 5: Once you find an article you like, look at the references the author used - they will probably help you too. You can also use keywords from this article to find similar articles.

Step 6: Download the PDF then print, save, or e-mail the article to yourself. Make sure to keep the information about the article such as what journal it was published in, the author(s), and other details.

Here's an article to get you started: Ruelland, E., and A. Zachowski. 2010. How plants sense temperature. Environmental and experimental botany 69, (3): 225-232, www.scopus.com (accessed October 13, 2011).